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The government doesn't use SQL (programming.dev)
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See the post on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/provisionalidea.bsky.social/post/3lhujtm2qkc2i

According to many comments, the US government DOES use SQL, and Musk is not understanding much what's going on.

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[–] Trainguyrom@reddthat.com 1 points 10 hours ago

It was tracking COVID-19 cases and data needed for contact tracing!

https://www.theregister.com/2020/10/05/excel_england_coronavirus_contact_error/